Seattle, Washington – A 12-year-old boy has entered a not guilty plea after being accused of a violent assault and robbery involving a screwdriver at an Amazon Fresh store in Seattle’s Central District. Prosecutors say the incident left a woman injured and has raised renewed concerns about youth violence and public safety in retail spaces.
Incident Overview
The alleged attack occurred on January 17 inside a stairwell at an Amazon Fresh store located near South Jackson Street and 23rd Avenue South. According to court documents, the pre-teen is accused of assaulting a woman, stealing her purse, and using a screwdriver as a weapon during the encounter.
Police say the victim was attacked multiple times before the suspect fled the scene. The child has since been charged and ordered held in juvenile detention.
Timeline of Events
Investigators say the incident unfolded in several stages. The suspect allegedly encountered the woman inside the store’s stairwell and hit her several times. During the attack, police say he poked her in the face with a screwdriver, escalating the level of violence.
After the initial assault, authorities say the boy stole the woman’s purse and went into the store’s parking garage, where he rummaged through it. Court records indicate he then assaulted the victim again before fleeing the area on foot.
Details From Police and Court Records
According to Seattle Police Department, officers responded to the scene and began searching for the suspect shortly after the attack was reported. Investigators were able to identify and locate the boy based on recognizable clothing and his prior contacts with law enforcement…